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Jinchang Shi
Jinchang Shi
Gansu, China

Simen

Simen is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,711 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now0°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population–
Local time04:24
38.36° N, 102.14° EElevation 1,711 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Simenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low14° / 2°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

Best: Apr–May · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Simen at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

30 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Simen

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
0°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct8°0°
Sun25 Oct10°0°
Mon26 Oct7°0°
Tue27 Oct11°0°
Wed28 Oct11°2°
Thu29 Oct13°0°
Fri30 Oct11°-1°
Sat31 Oct11°3°
Sun1 Nov8°0°
Mon2 Nov13°2°

When to go to Simen

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575754838478697581735658
High-1°3°9°16°22°26°28°26°21°14°7°1°
Low-14°-10°-5°1°7°13°15°14°9°2°-6°-12°
Rain (mm)22561426283022821
Wet days101356898310

What's on in Simen

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Simen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Simen

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Sanzha 63 km →1954 · 104 km
6.6Nangu 107 km ↘2022 · 95 km
6.0Nanmenxia 89 km ↖1986 · 90 km
5.9Nanmenxia 79 km ↑2016 · 88 km

Towns and villages around Simen

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Simen

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simen.
What is the hottest month in Simen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Simen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simen?
August is the wettest month with about 30 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.